The Estancia Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Pacifica Christian/Orange County Tritons at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Estancia will be looking to extend their current nine-game winning streak.
On Monday, Estancia beat Woodbridge 6-2.
Andrew Mits spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cole Lefebvre, who went 1-for-4 with a triple and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Bennett Molica, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Pacifica Christian/Orange County fell victim to Capistrano Valley Christian and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eagles. The contest marked the first time this season in which Pacifica Christian/Orange County was not able to get on the board.
Estancia's win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 22-4. As for Pacifica Christian/Orange County, their loss dropped their record down to 17-5.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Estancia has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. However, it's not like Pacifica Christian/Orange County struggles in that department as they've averaged .448. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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